The First Legendary Beast Master novel Chapter 180

Chapter 180 Grease The Wheels

A voice came through the office door, breaking the silence.

"Mackenzie Team, come in." The man's voice demanded.

Inside the office was a portly older man, completely bald with his head shining under the fluorescent lights, and sweat stains on his shirt. It was obvious that he was not one of the Elites, even without considering his age, just by the condescending look that he was giving the group.

"I hear that you have done wonderful things for the productivity rankings of the Public Safety department. Excellent work. However, we must check your equipment for contraband, to ensure that there are no prohibited or sacrilegious items going back to the public." He smugly announced. _{ƒгeewebnovёl.com}

Doug turned to Karl as if to say, "I told you so", but Karl knew as well as everyone else that what the man was after was a bribe. He didn't give a damn about contraband, and his position in Public Safety didn't even allow him to handle it, he would have to call in the army to dispose of it for him if any was found.

But if a few gold coins were declared suspicious, who would be any wiser?

The others waited for the man to make his pitch, but Karl decided to move first, and picked up Doug's backpack, which had nothing in it except what it had come with. He set it on the desk and smiled at the bureaucrat.

"Of course that won't be a problem. Colonel Valerie of the Bureau of Elite Development already has our inventory, but you are free to verify the contents of the bags." Karl replied with a genuine smile.

The man's face fell like Karl had kicked him, and his whole attitude changed.

"You met with the Colonel?" He stammered.

"Of course. She is my direct supervisor, and has a pair of agents assigned to my development at the Academy. We spend quite a bit of time together." Karl informed him.

"Then I think that we are finished here. I will get a copy of the contents from the Bureau, and they can take responsibility for any contraband that might have made its way off the battlefield with your team."

He waved to dismiss the team from his office, and they silently made their way back into the hall, where their escort was still waiting.

"That was a short meeting. I am glad that you could sort things out so quickly." The young woman greeted them while standing in the middle of the hallway, as if prepared to prevent them from leaving.

"Yes, it is always a pleasant experience dealing with Public Safety. Now, will we be staying here in the compound, or are we set to fly out right away?" Doug asked.

"You will have to stay here for a moment, Brother Doug." A voice called from behind them.

Karl turned to see a rather familiar looking inquisitor behind them. If he was right, this was the big shirtless one from the Seminary Academy, who had been present for his interrogation after the discovery of the Trial Instance Holy Relic.

The man seemed to recognize him as well, but he didn't say anything as he led them away from the office, leaving the now smirking staff member behind them.

The inquisitor led them into a soundproofed room and locked the door, then turned to Doug with an expectant look.

"Don't blame me for this one. The new guy name-dropped the Bureau, and the Public Safety guy nearly shit his pants. I take it that he hit the alarm?" The Cleric asked with a laugh.